TSLAC is headed to San Antonio for the 2024 TLA Annual Conference, and several members of our staff will be presenting. We’ll be sharing some exciting updates on our programs and initiatives. For in-depth session descriptions, just click on the links. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, April 16

9:30 AM – Generating the Future: AI for Workforce Development and Grant Writing

• Presented by Henry Stokes, Digital Opportunity Program Coordinator

11:00 AM – The New Collection Development Standards

• Presented by Vanessa Ashcraft, School Programs Coordinator

11:00 PM – Devices, Books, and Games, Oh My! An Assistive Technology Petting Zoo

• Presented by Jaclyn Owusu, Program Engagement Manager

Wednesday, April 17

10:00 AM – AI and You: An Academic Librarian’s Toolkit

• Presented by Henry Stokes, Digital Opportunity Program Coordinator

11:30 AM – Welcome to the New Statewide Interlibrary Loan System: SHAREit

• Presented by Sara Hayes, Statewide Interlibrary Loan Coordinator

3:00 PM – Meet the Library Digital Opportunity team at the TSLAC booth (#1713) on the exhibition floor 

• Hosted by Henry Stokes, Digital Opportunity Program Coordinator, Promise Madu, Data and Project Coordinator, and Warren Davis, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

3:00 PM – Library Director: First Year Survival Skills

• Presented by Katherine Adelberg, Continuing Education Manager

Thursday, April 18

8:30 AM – Getting the Most Out of E-Read Texas

• Presented by Karen McElfresh, Resource Sharing Projects Coordinator

10:00 AM – Data Makes the Difference!

• Presented by Valicia Greenwood, Library Data Coordinator, and Tim Gleisner, Assistant State Librarian

10:00 AM – Decloaking Wakanda: Creating Space for BIPOC Nerds

• Presented by Christina Taylor, Library Management Consultant

11:30 AM – TSLAC Primary Sources

• Presented by Tonia Wood, Information Services Supervisor

1:30 PM – TexShare and TexQuest Updates

• Presented by Jeremy Selvidge, Statewide Resource Sharing Manager and Vanessa Ashcraft, School Programs Coordinator

2:45 AM – Innovation Inspiration: Cool Technology from Texas Libraries

• Presented by Henry Stokes, Digital Opportunity Program Coordinator

April 19

8:30 AM – TLA Legislative Session Update

• Panelist Gloria Meraz, TSLAC Director and Librarian

8:30 AM – Bridge the Digital Divide with TSLAC’s New Office of Library Digital Opportunity

• Presented by Henry Stokes, Digital Opportunity Program Coordinator, Promise Madu, Data and Project Coordinator, Warren Davis, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

If you need maps, an exhibit floor plan, or more information about the conference, you can check out the 2024 TLA program guide.

If you miss any of the presentations, you can always stop by the TSLAC booth (#1713) on the exhibition floor, so come on over and say hi!